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Tractor Training March 9th and 16th

If you are involved in running training or events, do you need to learn to launch the ribs using the club tractor safely? Anyone hoping to use the club tractor should attend the tractor training sessions. These will be going on during the work parties. Come along, spend some time at the work parties and get your tractor training on the same day.

Published 12:42 on 9 Feb 2019
Workparties Saturday March 9th and March 16th

Your club needs you! Come and bring you skills to help prepare the club for the new season. Lots of ground work and painting jobs to be done. Any time you can spare will be appreciated. Great way to meet and work alongside other members. Free soup and roll to sustain you. If you have particular skills or equipment please contact our house and grounds secretary Nichola Harris<nichola.ball@gmail.com>

Published 12:21 on 9 Feb 2019
British Universties Northern Qualifier

A sparkling snow scene welcomed Northern Universities for their team racing qualifier. Hoping for a place in the National finals. The weather forecast had not put them off and a gentle breeze presented perfect conditions for the closely battled races. The top 4 teams will go through but on 2/3March, universities from throughout the UK will be coming back to DRSC for the playoffs. It is well worth coming down to watch high quality team

Published 20:46 on 2 Feb 2019
Commodores Reception

Commodore's Reception arranged for Sat 11th May 2019. This links with Great British Sailing Event being held at DRSC that weekend. Live band "Rusty Haloz" booked (played at Halloween Party and absolutely fab). An evening not to be missed .

Published 16:16 on 2 Feb 2019
Candidates for next year's Council

The following Council members have agreed to continue to stand for Council: Commodore Tim Allen, Vice Commodore Maurice Cooper, Sailing Secretary Nicky Leech, Safety Co-ordinator Terry Crumpton, Membership Secretary Robert Crumpton, Treasurer Duncan Moncrieff, Social Secretary Steve Harris, Training Co-ordinator Ian Davies, The following nomination was also received by the Council - Events Secretary Helen Smith

Published 15:00 on 24 Nov 2018
Weekend racing cancelled for Angel of the North

Racing is cancelled this weekend to support our University of Durham and Newcastle teams who are hosting a 12 team event. Buddy sailing will be permitted on Saturday and Sunday but there will be no dedicated rescue cover and the slipways and water will be very busy There will be a running commentary for the team racing event to explain what is happening in the matches. Come along and support our resident teams.

Published 21:02 on 16 Nov 2018
Free training. Mark laying course. Postponed to Saturday November 10th

. Do you want to give something back to your club and be part of our race management team for open meetings? Come and learn the art of mark laying with use of GPS. Physical strength not required. Excellent and fun free practical tuition from Howard and Steve Scullion. Book online through bookables. .

Published 20:46 on 22 Oct 2018
Bonfire Bash

End of season Bonfire Bash! Saturday 3rd November 4pm till late. Live band Rusty Haloz. Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club. See you there!

Published 19:23 on 22 Oct 2018
Derwent Junior sailors win the most improved trophy at the RYA Regional Junior Championships

At the RYA Regional Youth Championships at Ullswater SC this weekend Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club won a trophy for the most improved sailors This is recognition from the RYA that DRSC have impressively improved on junior numbers sailing at this event and with greater results achieved. This is a credit to all the hard work Dave Shilling, Susie Daniels and the team have put in this season. They have been

Published 19:56 on 3 Oct 2018
Council Succession Planning

Have you thought about serving the club as a member of the Council? The Council serves the club though a structure of designated functions, these can be viewed on the website. Club rules only allow members to serve a maximum of 6 years, as such we are always looking for members to take on roles on an annual basis. Any member who would like more information, or would wish to be

Published 16:24 on 23 Sep 2018